Practical, hands-on defensive tactics training that blends legal use-of-force principles, basic anatomy, pressure-point control, verbal de-escalation, and fundamental blocks/strikes. Training emphasizes safety, decision-making under stress, and progressive partner drills with real demonstrations.

Key outcomes:

• Understand lawful force options and basic biomechanics.

• Perform pressure-point control, basic strikes/blocks, and escapes.

• Use verbal de-escalation to prevent escalation.

Format & requirements:

• Hands-on drills and scenario practice.

• Physically demanding — waiver required; come in athletic clothing and be prepared for controlled contact. Some choose to wear their typical street clothes. This is also fine. 

• If you have any physical limitations please reach out to us as we may need to provide personalized training via private training sessions to work with your individual needs. 

• Cost: $150

Advanced hands-on training focused on basic takedowns, ground-fighting, and safe positional control. Builds on core standing skills and teaches how to transition, control, and escape from the ground using practical, safety-focused techniques.

Key outcomes

• Execute basic takedowns and safe breakfalls.

• Achieve and maintain dominant positions; perform controlled escapes and sweeps.

• Apply ground-control holds with attention to safety and legal/ethical use.

• Integrate takedowns and ground work into realistic, scenario-based transitions.

Format & requirements

• Partner drills, progressive live-resistance practice, and scenario work.

• Physically demanding — waiver required; athletic clothing, mouthguard recommended. Some choose to wear their typical street clothes. This is also fine. 

• Prerequisite: Defensive Tactics I (or instructor approval). If you have any physical limitations please reach out to us as we may need to provide personalized training via private training sessions to work with your individual needs. 

Cost: $175